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This bill matters because plastic pollution is a widespread environmental crisis that harms marine life, damages ecosystems, and can impact human health. If this bill becomes law, federal programs specifically designed to tackle this issue – such as those supporting better waste management infrastructure and cleanup operations – can continue their work for an additional five years.
If the bill does not pass, these particular EPA programs would lose their federal authorization in 2025. This could disrupt ongoing efforts, potentially leading to a decrease in funding and support for critical projects aimed at keeping plastic out of our oceans and waterways, and weakening the nation's overall strategy against marine debris.
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This bill matters because plastic pollution is a widespread environmental crisis that harms marine life, damages ecosystems, and can impact human health. If this bill becomes law, federal programs specifically designed to tackle this issue – such as those supporting better waste management infrastructure and cleanup operations – can continue their work for an additional five years.
If the bill does not pass, these particular EPA programs would lose their federal authorization in 2025. This could disrupt ongoing efforts, potentially leading to a decrease in funding and support for critical projects aimed at keeping plastic out of our oceans and waterways, and weakening the nation's overall strategy against marine debris.
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